An unusual mechanical setup led to a drug arrest after a Stringtown Police officer spotted a truck driving with failing headlights on Highway 43.
Deputy Chief G. Colley stopped the red GMC Sierra on January 10, 2026, after noticing jumper cables running from the engine to a battery sitting in the truck bed to keep the vehicle powered.
During the stop, officers detected the smell of marijuana and discovered a loaded AR-15 rifle with 300 rounds of ammunition inside the cab.
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